Summarize this content to 2000 words in 6 paragraphs Arsenal are hoping they can end their season by winning a trophy and the Gunners are also making plans for the upcoming summer transfer window, with several players on their radarArsenal boss Mikel Arteta(Image: CameraSport via Getty Images)Arsenal will be looking to end their campaign on a positive note when they return to action after the international break. Mikel Arteta’s side sit second in the Premier League, 12 points behind top of the table Liverpool, and remain in Champions League contention.The Gunners are set for a showdown with defending champions Real Madrid in the quarter-finals next month and will meet either Paris Saint-Germain or Aston Villa in the semi-finals if they can beat the LaLiga giants.Arsenal have also started looking ahead to next season, with Andrea Berta expected to become their new sporting director and a number of players on their radar heading into the summer transfer window.Here, Mirror Football takes a look at all of the standout headlines from the Emirates Stadium.READ MORE: Gary Neville interrupts Alexander Isak question with Man Utd claim as Jamie Carragher disagreesREAD MORE: Mikel Arteta’s dream Arsenal XI as manager eyes reunion with double swoopTrincao transfer battleMirror Football understands that Arsenal are eyeing a move for Sporting Lisbon winger Francisco Trincao this summer.The Portugal international is valued at around £30million, but the Gunners are not the only club interested in his services. Trincao is also on Newcastle’s radar, while former Sporting manager Ruben Amorim is keen on a reunion at Manchester United.Trincao has made 61 goal contributions in 143 appearances for Sporting since joining the club from Barcelona back in 2022. The 25-year-old did spend one season in the Premier League, producing three goal contributions in 28 appearances on loan at Wolves.Arsenal are interested in Francisco Trincao(Image: Bruno de Carvalho/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images)Unlikely title boostAlthough it is highly unlikely that Arsenal can pip Liverpool to the title this season, but they have received a small boost after the Premier League rejected a request to move the Merseyside derby.The game is due to take place at Anfield on April 2, with Everton then due to host Arsenal less than 72 hours later. As a result, Liverpool and Everton asked if they could move their game forward.That would have given David Moyes ‘ side more time to recover before their clash with the Gunners, the Daily Mail state that the Premier League turned down a request to play the match on April 1 instead.Arsenal have been handed a boostGunners sent transfer messageFormer Premier League striker Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink believes Arsenal will be favourites to win the league next season if they can sign Alexander Isak.”If they’re going for a striker and they want a proven striker, really there is only one: Isak,” he told Gambling Zone. “The problem is, will he leave Newcastle? Or will Newcastle let him go? Newcastle is a big, big club. Look, Arsenal is a massive, massive institution. Don’t get me wrong. One is bigger than the other…”If they get Isak, wow, what a force they are. With all the problems that Manchester City have, and I don’t think that Liverpool is going to repeat what they’ve done this season next season, because they have got a lot to restructure in the summer.”If Isak goes to Arsenal, it’s awesome for them. It’s a complete game-changer because of how good he is. If Arsenal can sign him, they’ll be big, big, big favourites for the Premier League title next year.”Join our new WhatsApp community and receive your daily dose of Mirror Football content. We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. If you don’t like our community, you can check out any time you like. If you’re curious, you can read our Privacy Notice.
